Thursday, February 25, 2016

Episode 8: The Knitting Games





Finished Objects:
2AAT Socks, Gynx Yarns Festivus in Glitzed base
2AAT Socks, Biscotte Yarns Self Striping Socks, no color way listed

Works In Progress:
2AAT Socks, Gynz Yarns Petal in Strong Sock
Across the Pond Shawl, Voolenvine Yarns Myth in Halo Alpaca

Podcasts Mentioned:
Spicy Homemaker, Melissa
Upon A Corgi, Gabi
Get Lit and Knit, Abby and Alli

Craftsy Sewing Class:
Learn to Sew Simple Bags with Nicole Vassbender

Group News:
Challenge Yourself KAL ends February 29th at 11:59 PM CST

Knitting Games!
Starts March 1st at 8 AM CST!


Friday, February 12, 2016

Episode 7: To Much Caffeine

After a serious delay and issues with youtube, episode 7 is now live!

Show Notes:

Works in Progress:
2AAT Socks, Yarn is Gynx Yarns in Glitzed Base, Festivus Colorway
Across the Pond Shawl by Mina of Knitting Expat. Yarn is Voolenvine Yarns in Halo Alpaca Base, Myth Colorway

Finished Objects:
Garfunkel Hat by Jocelyn Tunney. Yarn is O Wool (color bands lost, color names listed in previous episode notes)

Group News:
Challenge Yourself KAL- ends March 1
Upcoming EPIC KAL with Melissa, Spicy Homemaker

Podcasts mentioned:
Yarn Junkie
Get Lit and Knit
Along the Lanes



Friday, January 22, 2016

Episode 6: I Broke my Booty

Episode 6 is now live!

Works in Progress:

Two at a Time Socks- no pattern, Gynx Yarns Glitzed in Festivus
Two at a Time Socks- no pattern, Biscotte Yarns BisSock in mystery color way
Garfunkel Hat by Jocelyn Tunney- O Wool Legacy DK in Lake Erie, Natural, Dandelion

Finished Objects:
Two at a Time Socks- no pattern, Knit Picks Felici in Fanciful

Project Planning:
Across the Pond Shawl by Mina Philipp, Voolenvine Halo Alpaca in Myth and Anzula Haiku
Bon Bon Shawl by Fluffy Fibers, Voolenvine Blitzed in Special Snowflake
Valley Green Inn Cowl by Jocelyn Tunney- O Wool Classic Worsted (kit from O Wool)

Group Chatter:
100 subscriber giveaway- winner announced
Challenge Yourself KAL- runs through February
Upcoming KAL with Spicy Homemaker Podcast

Roller Derby Chatter

General Blather

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Episode 5: Back in Black

After a bit of a holiday hiatus I am back!



Show Notes:

WIPS:
Two at a Time Socks: Mina's Two at a Time Socks Knit Picks Felici in Fanciful
Team Scarf: Hogwarts Scarf Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in White and Winter Night

FOs:
Team Scarf: Hogwarts Scarf Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Cloud and Currant

Acquisitions:
Knit Picks Palette in Eggplant, Pistachio, Lipstick, Navy, Oyster Heather, Semolina
Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock in Gingerbread House

Group News:
100 Subscriber Giveaway now live in Ravelry group. Closes 1/20/2016
Challenge Yourself KAL now live in Ravelry group. Closes 3/29/2016

Knitting & Podcasting Goals for 2016

General Chatter
Roller Derby- help me pick a name before draft on March 12th!
Erin Condren Life Planner: use this link, and get $10 off (and I get $10 credit also, so win win)
Erin Condren Referral


Saturday, December 12, 2015

Episode 4: Holly Steals the Show


Finished Objects:

Song of the Sea Cowl by Louise Zass Bangham

Works in Progress:

16 Cable Hat by Circe Belles Boucles

Acquisitions:
O-Wool
Project Kit for Valley Green Inn Cowl (1 skein each of Classic Worsted in: Barn Owl, Black Bear, Brook Trout, Mustard Seed, Bluebell)
Yarn for Garfunkel Hat (1 skein each of legacy dk in: Lake Erie, Dandelion, Natural)
Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Vermillion, Warm Denim, Astrid Grey)
Cascade Yarns Eco Alpaca in Color Way # 1510
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine in Color Way # 1279
Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn in Color Way #5681
Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock No color way

Chatter:
100 subscriber giveaway
Coming KAL- Challenge Yourself